First of all allow me to clarify, my HoX is actually my oldest character, born during Early Access in 2008. He did not make it to 80 before 2013, though. As such, I have very limited experience of PvP at level 80, but I have always a good overview of the battle, I know my movement and I know how to pick targets. However...
Holy ****ing ****.
I am a dead man walking. It is not because I sometimes look like a decomposed sea monster. It is because when I hit the respawn button my death is already assured.
1) When I enter the battlefield, the enemy team will instantly disengage any foe, no matter their HP, to kill me. This happens without fail and increases in intensity as the match goes on and they realize just how much of a wet paper towel I am.
2) Should 1 somehow be ignored, I will be CC'd the last instant of my Pillar combo, which is about the only thing that is able to damage other players. Being knocked back, stunned or feared instantly leads to 1.
I run a pretty standard hybrid build, with Avatar and Horrible Visage of Xotli (HoX has the best feat names, btw. I considered going Possession just so I could feat Hatred of the Living). I know my spells and abilities and use them to the best of my ability. My gear is somewhat poor but that will improve. Oh, I do realize I will never have good survivability as a Herald.
What I seek is wisdom from our Herald Elders. Perhaps a few pointers, or advanced tricks I may not have picked up yet. Or just a discussion around PvP?